Westervelt College - London - Oxford Street East

Westervelt College is one of the oldest colleges in Canada - having first opened our doors in 1885 in London, Ontario. Through the years, a lot has changed and evolved, but our dedication to our students and our community remains the same. At Westervelt College, we offer assistance every step of your educational journey. From career counselling to developing a financial package, from personalized instruction to one-on-one graduate employment services, our staff and instructors are committed to your success.

To us, a small campus means being able to know each of our students by name, to have a close knit campus community, and to help each of our students find success. We are very proud of our small campus, and we hope that you will enjoy your experience here.

Massage Therapy is a rapidly growing field and recognized as an essential part of health care and overall wellness.

This program is recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario as meeting the academic requirements for eligibility to write the registration examination. Successful candidates of this examination will be entitled to use the professional designation of Registered Massage Therapist. Additional fees will apply.

Westervelt College is also a member of the Ontario Council of Private Massage Therapy Colleges.

A great executive assistant is a critical component of successful company. With our small class sizes and friendly, knowledgeable faculty, Westervelt can quickly train you to become everything an organization needs through our Executive Administration Diploma Program.

At Westervelt, we’ve turned the classroom into the office. Every teacher in our program has professional experience in the fields they teach, so you’ll gain real insight into what companies demand. You’ll learn how to perform such essentials as budgeting, spreadsheets, presentations, documentation, meeting management, travel arrangements, and conference planning. You’ll become fully competent in critical computer programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Plus, you’ll enhance your verbal, written, math and interpersonal skills.

In short, you’ll become everything a successful company, office, department or executive depends on – without wasting a minute of learning time. And our highly successful graduate employment services to assist you.

Do you enjoy working with numbers? Westervelt's accelerated accounting courses will prepare you for an exciting career in business.

Business settings today require knowledge of technology. This program will equip you with computer skills and train you to use popular software such as Quickbooks, Simply Accounting, and Taxation Software.

Successful graduates of our Accounting and Payroll program will qualify for sponsorship into the Canadian Payroll Association's Payroll Compliance Practitioner program.

Westervelt College's Pharmacy Technician program has been awarded Provisional Accreditation with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).

With a fully-equipped Pharmacy Lab and resume-building field placements, you can quickly become a working professional in half the time of other programs through Westervelt’s Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program.

Under the knowledgeable eye of our teaching professionals, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, pharmaceutical and self-care products and procedures, how to fill medications from prescriptions and physician orders and understand pharmacy business concepts and institutional procedures that make you highly employable.

Certified Health Information Management professionals are in high demand across the continuum of care. Major changes to our health care system are creating exciting career opportunities in a variety of health care settings across the continuum of care and within the provincial and federal governments.

Health Information Management professionals are one of the few professionals trained to meet these challenges:

Contribute to health care delivery as members of the health care team;

Manage health information services in health facilities;

Work with confidential health records: format, content, quality, and use;

Use technologies to capture, manage and analyze data;

Prepare, analyze, and present health information for use in health care delivery and financial and management planning;

Interact with medical staff, health providers, and management;

May specialize in areas such as research, management, quality improvement, risk analysis, clinical trials, and clinical financial resource integration; and

Take advantage of the many opportunities available in the Health Care industry by enrolling in Westervelt’s Personal Support Worker program.

At Westervelt, you will be fully prepared to care and enhance the lives of the elderly, those in need of specialized care and individuals with physical limitations. Train in our fully ­equipped classrooms and have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is similar to how it will be in the workplace. This hands-­on training will help you transition easily to your new career. In addition, a Facility-­Based Practicum, as well as a Community­-Based Practicum, will allow you to practice what you’ve learned in the classroom setting in a real work environment.

Taught by experienced police officers who are both active and retired from duty, our instructors are able to bring real-life experience into the classroom, giving you the added advantage for challenging police academy standards or finding employment in the security field.

If your career goal is to become a member of the police force, you will be more than ready for the Constable Selection Process with the training and education you receive at Westervelt College.

Our daily regimen, disciplined training and practical courses in Provincial Statutes, Diversity, Conflict Management, Criminal Code and more will also open many doors for you in the security field.

Start your legal career with confidence with a Paralegal diploma from Westervelt College!

The Paralegal Studies program at Westervelt College will set a strong legal foundation with courses in Aboriginal Rights, Small Claims Court, Tribunal Practice & Procedures, Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship, and Human Rights, the Criminal Code of Canada and much more!

Put your newly gained knowledge to use in court simulations which will involve preparing, researching and presenting cases in a mock trial setting. You will also participate in a field placement practicum organized by the college so that you can gain real-life work experience before starting your career! Westervelt’s Paralegal Studies diploma program is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Small Campus, Big Opportunities

Whether you are just starting your career or looking for a change, the programs at Westervelt College will prepare you for a brighter future. All our programs are industry-tested and provide the required skills and training you need to start your new careers with confidence.

1. Condensed Curriculum & Hands-On Training

Many of our programs can be completed in just one year or less so that you can begin your new career sooner! Our programs are focused on providing you with the essential tools and skills you need to be successful beyond the classroom. Gain hands-on training, on the job experience and transition smoothly into your new career!

2. Flexible Program Start Dates

Unlike many other universities and colleges, Westervelt has many programs starting throughout the year. This means that when you are ready to pursue a new career, you don’t have to wait to begin your training!

3. The Support & Assistance You Need

Choosing the right career path, learning the required skills and finding employment after graduation are all important steps in your journey. At Westervelt College, you will receive the support and assistance you need throughout your college experience and after, as an alumni of Westervelt.

4. Employer Network

Over the years, we’ve established a network of employers in London and surrounding areas that trusts in the education delivered at Westervelt College. When you become a Westervelt student, you will gain access to many reputable employers across different industries through the Westervelt Employer Network.